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Make notes on Quizlet from your own PDFs, slides or photos

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page, and DeckOwl builds flashcards with spaced repetition, quizzes with explanations and mind maps.

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Why build your notes from your own files

Typing every term from a lecture into a study set takes longer than the lecture itself, and how to make notes on Quizlet without that step is what most students end up searching for. Generating cards directly from the material you already have keeps the wording and details your teacher actually used.

Start from the slides or PDF your course already gave you
Get flashcards and quizzes from the same upload in one step
Study in the browser on the free plan, with no credit card needed to start
Export to Anki on Plus if you want to keep reviewing there

Example digestive system flashcards (human anatomy)

Where does most chemical digestion of fats begin?In the small intestine, where bile emulsifies fats and pancreatic lipase breaks them into smaller molecules.

What is the function of the enzyme pepsin?Pepsin breaks down proteins into smaller peptides in the acidic environment of the stomach.

Which organ absorbs most nutrients?The small intestine, because its villi and microvilli create a very large surface area.

What does bile do?Bile is made in the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and emulsifies fats into small droplets so enzymes can act on them.

Why does the stomach lining not digest itself?A thick layer of mucus and bicarbonate protects the stomach wall from acid and pepsin.

Generate the full set

Flashcards with spaced repetition

Review cards on a schedule so the terms you miss come back sooner.

Quizzes with explanations

Multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions, each with a reason for the correct answer.

Mind maps from your material

See how topics connect, built from the same file you uploaded.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a page.

Pick flashcards, a quiz or a mind map

Choose the format that fits how you plan to study that night.

Study in the browser

The free plan includes 3 generations a month. Plus removes the limit and adds exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV.

The free plan gives you 3 generations per month and browser study. Plus, at $39/year or $7.99/month, adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV exports. Pro, at $14.99/month, adds a stronger AI model, bulk upload, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for instructors.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for the digestive system?

Most students do well with 20 to 40 cards per unit, focusing on organs, enzymes and where each nutrient is absorbed. Start with the cards you get wrong and add more only when a topic keeps coming up in quizzes.

What should a digestive system study set cover?

Cover the main organs and their roles, the enzymes that break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats, and where absorption happens. Adding the hormones that control digestion, such as gastrin and secretin, helps with exam questions about regulation.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki?

Yes, Anki export is included on the Plus plan, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study flashcards in the browser but does not include exports.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. You can start on the free plan without entering a credit card, and students get 40% off paid plans with a school email.

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